The Lovepedal Hermida EPH-3 Tape Sim Delay is a compact delay pedal with tape simulation, sold by Lovepedal under the Hermida Audio name and described by the maker as a custom build from designer Alfonso Hermida1. Rather than using an actual tape loop, it uses electronics to imitate the character of tape echo: Lovepedal points to a flutter modulation control, which recalls the small speed variations of a tape machine, and a FET preamp and recovery stage that the maker credits for the pedal's "lush, fat, warm tones"1.
Controls and connections
Lovepedal's product page lists a MIX control that adjusts the dry/wet blend, so you set how much of the repeated signal sits against your untouched guitar tone1. The flutter control adds the modulation element of the tape simulation1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| MIX | Adjusts the dry/wet blend1 |
| Flutter | Flutter modulation control, part of the tape simulation1 |
On the outside, the pedal carries Input, Output and DC adapter connectors, and it runs on a DC adapter power supply1.
Size and power
The enclosure measures 4.7" x 3.7" x 1.18", which keeps its footprint small on a pedalboard1. Power comes from a DC adapter rather than an internal option, so plan your supply accordingly1.
Lovepedal specifies a DC adapter power supply for the EPH-31. The maker's page does not list a voltage or current draw figure for the pedal.
Where it sits in Lovepedal's delay range
Lovepedal's catalog includes other delay designs alongside the EPH-3, such as the Lovepedal Echo Baby and the Lovepedal DL-1 Digital Delay. The EPH-3 is the one in the Hermida line aimed specifically at tape-style character, with its flutter control and FET preamp and recovery stage doing that work1.
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Questions
Who designed the Lovepedal Hermida EPH-3?
Lovepedal's product page describes the EPH-3 as a custom build from Alfonso Hermida, the designer behind the Hermida Audio name. The pedal is sold under Lovepedal and carries the Hermida branding, and Lovepedal lists it as the Hermida EPH3 Tape Sim Delay on its own site.
Does the EPH-3 use a FET preamp?
Yes. Lovepedal says the pedal's lush, fat, warm tones come from a FET preamp and recovery stage, and the pedal also includes a flutter modulation control, a nod to the speed variations of a real tape machine.
What is the list price of the Lovepedal Hermida EPH-3?
Lovepedal lists the EPH-3 Tape Sim Delay at 209.95 USD on its product page as of late October 2026.
How big is the Lovepedal Hermida EPH-3?
Lovepedal gives the enclosure dimensions as 4.7 inches by 3.7 inches by 1.18 inches, so it is a compact pedal that fits a crowded board without taking up much depth.
Is the EPH-3 a real tape echo?
No. It is a delay pedal with tape simulation: it uses electronics, including a FET preamp and recovery stage and a flutter control, to imitate the character of tape echo rather than recording sound onto an actual tape loop.
Sources (1)
- HERMIDA EPH3 TAPE SIM DELAY, Lovepedal (lovepedal.com)
